Hope Lutheran School vs. Holy Rosary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Hope Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Extracurriculars
School History
Holy Rosary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Overview
At Hope Lutheran School, we are faith focused, student centered and inspiring excellence in our students everyday.
Our dynamic technology program and balanced assortment of classes including fine arts, athletics, and physical education, in addition to the core subjects of literacy, math, science, and history, equip our students for lifelong learning. And, our small class sizes enable teachers to form strong relationships with students and parents that set the foundation for success.
Holy Rosary School is a private Catholic school located in the heart of the West Seattle community.
We have an over 100 year long history of educating children with a focus on educating the whole child.
Our well-rounded, rigorous program includes spiritual, academic, physical, mental, aesthetic, and social-emotional curriculum.
We are well-known by all local Seattle schools for producing articulate, confident students that are highly prepared for high school and beyond.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 1997
Year Founded
1959
1913
Students Body
Total Students
181 students
482 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
42
Kindergarten Students
16
53
Grade 1 Students
9
37
Grade 2 Students
20
48
Grade 3 Students
10
48
Grade 4 Students
13
53
Grade 5 Students
14
53
Grade 6 Students
16
49
Grade 7 Students
19
48
Grade 8 Students
16
51
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
75%
Average Class Size
18
26
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki/Navy pants or skirts and white or navy shirts)
(Khaki/Navy pants or skirts and white or navy shirts)
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$11,219
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies depending on grade.
Preschool (full or part-time): $8800 - $17,650
K5- Grade 5: $10,380
Middle School $10,840
Discounted tuition for in-parish families and multiple siblings enrolled. Different tuition for Preschool program, for more information see the HRS website.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$5,000
Admissions Director
Sally Heit
Beth Martin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, Bell Choir, Chapel Band, Chess Club, Choir, Drama Club, Glee Club, Lego Club, Lego Robotics, Math Club, PTH (Parents and Teachers of Hope), Student Council
Band, Chess Club, Coding with Kids, CYO Athletics, Lego Robotics, Youth choir